pastime (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *pastime*:
NOUN	act	pastime, interest, pursuit	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

pastime > pronunciation
Sounds	pae'stay.m
Rhymes	Anaheim ... wintertime: 52 rhymes with aym...

English > *pastime*: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaning	A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly).
Examples	"sailing is her favorite pastime" "his main pastime is gambling"
Synonyms	interest, pursuit
Narrower	avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity	An auxiliary activity
Broader	diversion, recreation	An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates / stimulates
Spanish	afición, distracción, entretenimiento, hobby, interés, pasatiempo
Catalan	afició, distracció, entreteniment, passatemps

HyperDic: pastime